Closed
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 500
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides a $500 lump-sum payment to help ODSP recipients transition to employment or self-employment. It supports recipients leaving income support due to employment, training, or business income.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500 $
- Minimum amount : 500 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- ODSP Income Support recipients
- Recipients with employment income
- Recipients with training income
- Recipients with self-employment income
Who is not eligible
- Dependent adults who are financially independent through earnings
- Recipients temporarily ineligible for only one month
- Recipients who received the benefit within the last 12 months
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Eligibility is reviewed by the caseworker and Director.
- The decision is based on expected income over at least two months.
- If approved, the benefit is issued as a payment.
- Overpayments may be established if later found ineligible.
Additional information
- The benefit is paid as a one-time lump sum.
- It can be received only once in any 12-month period.
- If an overpayment is created, recovery rules may apply.
Other components of this program
Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.
- 9.12 — Mandatory special necessitiesMedical necessities coverage for eligible recipients
- 9.19 — Transitional health benefitTemporary health coverage after leaving ODSP for work
- Ontario Disability Support Program employment supportsEmployment support funding for people with disabilities
Frequently Asked Questions about the Employment Transition Benefit Program
What is the Employment Transition Benefit?
This program provides a $500 lump-sum payment to help ODSP recipients transition to employment or self-employment. It supports recipients leaving income support due to employment, training, or business income.
How much funding can be received?
Employment Transition Benefit Funds up to $500 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Employment Transition Benefit program?
To be eligible for the Employment Transition Benefit program, you must:
ODSP Income Support recipient
Employment, training, or business income
Eligible for at least two months
Where is the Employment Transition Benefit available?
The Employment Transition Benefit program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Employment Transition Benefit a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Employment Transition Benefit is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Employment Transition Benefit?
Employment Transition Benefit is funded by Government of Ontario